Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people manage problems by changing negative thinking patterns and behaviors, acting as a structured, goal-oriented talk therapy to improve emotional regulation and coping skills for conditions like depression, anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain, and stress. Its core role is to teach practical strategies to identify, challenge, and reframe unhelpful thoughts (self-talk) and replace them with more realistic, objective ones, ultimately improving mood and life quality.